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1,000th rating!
It's been a while since I reviewed a record specifically because I reached a milestone. I tried though as time went by but for each album, I struggled finding things to say. I eventually gave up on writing specifically at each 100th step reached. But 1,000 is too much of an important number to be overlooked. While I approached the number, I started to wonder which album could take the spot.
One album quickly came back in mind.
You guessed it, this is Janet Jackson's ... read more
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"Forever Forever" is adventurous. Experimental fits its description as the album goes places not many pop records would attempt to reach. It does feel like eating an bag of candy: you never know how the next one will taste like and it's a sweet and unique experiment. Genevieve Artadi's voice is good and well-combined with the album's idiosyncratic bubbly sounds. Some of the drums reminded me a bit of Radiohead's early 2000's era at points.
While I applaud and respect "Forever ... read more
Bandcamp strikes again!
This time, let's dive into the soul genre. Toronto-based musician Kingo Halla enters the game with a debut LP entitled "Empty Hands". The sound spectrum is pretty wide, going from alt rnb to psychedelia and soul with a touch of jazz. The record has a very strong start, a pretty good middle but it unfortunately lost me a bit as it progressed.
This time, let's dive into the soul genre. Toronto-based musician Kingo Halla enters the game with a debut LP entitled "Empty Hands". The sound spectrum is pretty wide, going from alt rnb to psychedelia and soul with a touch of jazz. The record has a very strong start, a pretty good middle but it unfortunately lost me a bit as it progressed.
Let's focus on this record's pros first because they are definitely not to be overlooked. Halla's voice is great. As ... read more
Not particularly a fan of the music at first but it gets pretty good in the middle. Tielle's voice also carries the EP with enough strength to make "Light in the Dark" listenable until the end.
I don't think I'll listen much to this EP but it's not bad at all. "BLESSLESS" is kind of a badass anime rock song.
I don't think I'll listen much to this EP but it's not bad at all. "BLESSLESS" is kind of a badass anime rock song.
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I listened to a couple of tracks off of this. It's insane on how great these Super Mario 64 Soundfont creators can do.
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I've already written my review! I can't wait to see how you'll like that Sparklehorse record
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/ccarney/album/292339-build-a-problem/
https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/ccarney/album/292339-build-a-problem/
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Sorry, I haven't replied earlier to your question, I just woke up 😁 Yes, Piano Fire is featured in Life is Strange and that's how I found the band.
No problem, there is no rush!
No problem, there is no rush!
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I've just realised it's about an hour long so If you want a shorter album let me know and I'll find something else!
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I'll check it and review it tomorrow probably! I wonder what should I recommend but I think I'll stick with It's A Wonderful Life with Sparklehorse if you haven't listened to that one.
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Sorry for late response to the previous message, great list and as I said before - it was fantastic idea!
And yeah, I'll gladly do another swap with you. What's the album of your choice this time?
And yeah, I'll gladly do another swap with you. What's the album of your choice this time?
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(Edit 2023-03-13)
24yo French gay boi that loves music.
2023 AOTY so far: "Na Goela" by Romulo Fróes & Tiago Rosas.
Here are the adjectives for each rating (ratings can change):
100 - Flawless
90 - Awesome
80 - Great
70 - Pretty Good
60 - Not Bad
50 - Decent
40 - Meh
30 - Not Good
20 - Bad
10 - Terrible
0 - WHY?!!
(+5 : Would listen again)
24yo French gay boi that loves music.
2023 AOTY so far: "Na Goela" by Romulo Fróes & Tiago Rosas.
Here are the adjectives for each rating (ratings can change):
100 - Flawless
90 - Awesome
80 - Great
70 - Pretty Good
60 - Not Bad
50 - Decent
40 - Meh
30 - Not Good
20 - Bad
10 - Terrible
0 - WHY?!!
(+5 : Would listen again)
Rating Distribution
100
18
90-99
24
80-89
86
70-79
401
60-69
382
50-59
128
40-49
56
30-39
13
20-29
7
10-19
4
0-9
6
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